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  <h1>Blue Funnel – day cruises, evening cruises and private charters from Southampton</h1>

  <p class="tldr">
    Blue Funnel operates year-round river cruises from Southampton, offering scheduled
    day and evening trips plus bespoke private charters for groups, with heated saloons,
    sundeck, open bars and meal options on board.
  </p>

  <h2>About Blue Funnel cruises</h2>
  <p>
    Blue Funnel offers a variety of scheduled day and evening river cruises from
    Southampton. Cruises are ideal for groups, coach parties, clubs and social
    occasions, with options ranging from sightseeing trips to themed evenings and
    private events.
  </p>

  <h2>Key features for groups</h2>
  <ul>
    <li>Scheduled day and evening river cruises</li>
    <li>Bespoke private charter packages</li>
    <li>Sailing from Southampton</li>
    <li>Two fully heated saloons and a spacious sundeck</li>
    <li>Bars open from boarding</li>
    <li>Operating all year round</li>
    <li>Meal options available for group visits</li>
  </ul>

  <h2>Group bookings and itineraries</h2>
  <p>
    Blue Funnel can tailor cruises to suit group requirements, including timings,
    catering and themes. This makes it an easy inclusion in coach itineraries and
    group travel programmes based around Southampton, the Solent and the south coast.
  </p>
  <p>
    Visit the website to view the latest programme and the 2026 itinerary, or to
    discuss a bespoke charter for your group.
  </p>

  <h2>Discount offer for Group Travel Today readers</h2>
  <p>
    Quote <strong>GTT26</strong> for a 5% discount on your booking.
  </p>

  <h2>Contact details</h2>
  <p>
    <strong>Blue Funnel Cruises</strong><br>
    Email:
    <a href="mailto:office@bluefunnel.co.uk">office@bluefunnel.co.uk</a><br>
    Tel:
    <a href="tel:+442380223278">023 8022 3278</a><br>
    Website:
    <a href="https://www.bluefunnel.co.uk" rel="noopener">
      www.bluefunnel.co.uk
    </a>
  </p>

  <h2>Who this is ideal for</h2>
  <ul>
    <li>Coach tour operators planning south coast itineraries</li>
    <li>Group travel organisers seeking river cruises from Southampton</li>
    <li>Social clubs, corporate events and celebrations</li>
    <li>Day and evening group outings with catering included</li>
  </ul>
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